December 6th 1846

Think on these things. "Resist the devil and he will flee from you." "Grieve not the Holy Spirit." "Watch." "Occupy till I come." "Intercessor." Do not think you are out of the power of Satan though you may be in the company of pious people. Resolutions are often first broken in their company, and the poor creature is left with an accusing conscience in consequence of not resisting the devil as much when with them as when in carnal company. It was when in Christ's company that the devil entered into Judas. May the Lord help me to bear this ever in mind! I am still busy with latin and grammar.